Hvalstrand bath is the most traditional bathing facility in Asker. It was created in 1934 by private owners with a plundge tower, roller coaster and a stately restaurant. During the 1960s, operations became less profitable, and from 1978 Asker municipality had to take over. At that time, the plant was in poor condition due to lack of maintenance. In 1993 the plant was protected. The old, partly destroyed plundge tower was replaced with an exact copy, and the restaurant was re